Millions of people will tune into the American production which is narrated by Tyler Perry.

Fox said the story would "unfold live at some of New Orleans' most iconic locations, while featuring a procession of hundreds of people carrying a 20-foot, illuminated cross from Champion Square outside the Superdome to the live stage at Woldenburg Park on the banks of the Mississippi River".

The programme will be available in the UK on streaming website Netflix shortly after being broadcast in the US.

Jencarlos Canela stars as Jesus, Chris Daughtry takes on the role of Judas, Prince Royce is Peter, Seal plays Pontius Pilate, Trisha Yearwood is the part of the Virgin Mary and Michael W. Smith is one of Jesus' disciples.